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corrupt in French

corrupt in French is corrompu, dévoyé, corrompre — corrupt means willing to act dishonestly, especially by taking bribes, in exchange for personal gain.

corrupt in French

corrompu
adj
In a depraved state; debased; perverted; morally degenerate; weak in morals.
dévoyé
adj
In a depraved state; debased; perverted; morally degenerate; weak in morals.
corrompre
verb
(transitive) To make corrupt; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert.

What does "corrupt" mean?

  1. adj Willing to act dishonestly, especially by taking bribes, in exchange for personal gain.
    "The corrupt inspector overlooked the dangerous wiring in return for a gift."
  2. verb To cause someone to act dishonestly, or to damage the integrity of something.
    "Greed can corrupt a person who once seemed completely honest."
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corrupt in a sentence

  • The corrupt inspector overlooked the dangerous wiring in return for a gift.
  • The corrupt official demanded a bribe to approve the permit.
  • Greed can corrupt a person who once seemed completely honest.
  • Power can corrupt even well-meaning leaders.

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What is "corrupt" in French?
"corrupt" in French is corrompu, dévoyé, corrompre. corrupt means: Willing to act dishonestly, especially by taking bribes, in exchange for personal gain.
How do you use "corrupt" in a sentence?
Example: "The corrupt inspector overlooked the dangerous wiring in return for a gift." In French, "corrupt" is corrompu, dévoyé, corrompre.
Are there other ways to say "corrupt" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "corrupt": corrompu, dévoyé, corrompre.
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